Alien: Romulus Opens Strong with $41.5M Weekend

'Alien: Romulus,' directed by Fede Álvarez and produced by Ridley Scott, had a strong $41.5 million opening weekend, surpassing its predecessor 'Alien: Covenant' and earning a B+ CinemaScore and 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Internationally, it grossed $66.7 million, bringing its global total to $108.2 million. The film follows a group of space colonizers confronting Xenomorphs on a derelict space station. It marks another box office success for Disney, which has dominated the summer with hits like 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and 'Inside Out 2.' Despite mixed reviews, 'Alien: Romulus' is considered one of the better sequels in the franchise.